• Your Feedback Matters – Update on Xbox One – In response to a backlash, Microsoft backs off on requiring that the upcoming Xbox One connect to the Internet at least once in 24 hours to play games. In addition, users will be able to play used games just as they can now on the […]
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[Note: I’m on vacation, so Linkposts will appear sporadically until after New Year’s Day. Thanks to Jim Thompson for helping out with them earlier! – D.S.] • One In Four Americans Owns A Tablet, Overtaking E-Readers, As Printed Book Consumption Continues To Decline: Pew – Considering that the iPad kickstarted the tablet market in 2010, […]
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• Google Preps Maps App for Apple Devices – The Wall Street Journal says a beta version of Google Maps for iOS has been distributed outside the company, and a submission to Apple for approval is imminent. And yes, it will have turn-by-turn navigation, which the original iOS Maps app lacked. • U.S. Cable Companies […]
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• Google’s new privacy policy starts March 1; 4 ways to prepare – The new policy takes effect today. Google’s information about you will be shared across all of its products under the new policy. Also Two Simple Steps to Take Control Over Google’s New Privacy Policy • I’m Being Followed: How Google—and 104 Other […]
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